Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9

58

vs

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

57

 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX9

Screen size
Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot WX7

Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony WX7

Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony WX7 vs the Sony WX9.
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the Sony WX7

Advantages of the Sony WX9

HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
Help
Around 10% larger screen
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Sony Cybershot WX7
57 vs 58
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot WX9 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.6
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
Size Fairly small Help
Super compact 94x56x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Thin Help
0.8"
Weight Light weight Help
139 g
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Zoom Poor zoom Help
WX7:5.6x
WX9:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$99 - $190

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly lighter
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170

Size Is slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199

Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$150

Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$197 - $226

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Much larger
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX9 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Olympus VH-510

Olympus VH-510

Travel zoom

Zoom Slightly more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen

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